Those with home science as a subject background, can find job opportunities
in the production industry, tourism industry, service industry, or are
suitable for teaching jobs, technical or sales jobs. Self employment is
also an apt career choice. One can work independently as research analyst
or nutrition consultant. The opportunities for home science graduates
lie mainly in non-governmental organizations.
Production industry - This covers food preservation, dress-making,
specialized cooking, textile designing, fashion designing and dress manufacturing,
or work in production units of the food industry and hotels. In the Food
manufacturing industry, options are available in food processing units
and food preservation departments as food analysts, quality analysts,
quality controllers and quality managers. Major job profile of home science
graduates in textile industry is as apparel and textile designers.
Tourism & Service Industry- They can find jobs in hotel and hospitality
management services. Job opportunities exist in various hotels, tourist
resorts etc as catering agents. They can also be employed as dieticians
in hospitals, maternity homes, slimming centers and even boarding schools.
Home science graduates are in great demand in the service industry, to
look after house keeping and food catering departments of hotels, tourist
resorts, restaurants etc.
Research & teaching jobs - Major careers available are as
food scientists, research associates, teachers and professors. Candidates
with masters degree can opt for teaching positions or research positions.
Home science post graduates can take up teaching assignments in senior
secondary schools and home science colleges.
Sales - Sales promotion jobs of food products, baby foods,
ready to cook foodstuffs and garments are open to Home Science graduates.
Technical - There are a number of technical jobs comprising
food analysts, food scientists, research assistants, demonstrators etc.
Remuneration
A person, who desires to pursue a career in this field, can expect a salary
of about Rs. 10, 000 per month in the beginning. With experience, one
can earn more income. Research work, teaching, catering jobs etc. are
generally well paying.
